After storms ravaged Oklahoma and Texas over the weekend, parts of central Texas are still flooded. Austin Pets Alive!, a no-kill shelter in Austin, is among the homes and businesses affected by the severe weather.
The shelter called for volunteers to foster animals up for adoption, and animal lovers stepped up to the plate, lining up to give dogs and cats temporary homes.
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Austin Pets Alive! posted pictures of the flooded building, showing why the shelter needed help housing their adoptable animals.
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Their plea was answered -- a Reddit user shared a photo of Austinites forming a line that went up the block.
Fortunately, they were able to find housing for all the animals at the shelter, so all the dogs and cats will have a warm, dry place to sleep.
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The waters have now receded, and Austin Pets Alive! volunteers are cleaning up to get the shelter back in working order. Austinites are continuing to provide support for the shelter, donating money, bringing in dry towels and taking care of dirty laundry.
Meanwhile, volunteers are sharing heart-melting pictures of their foster pets enjoying their new homes.